life is in the details

Amy and Kirk are such as special couple as we have known them for several years! We shot a number of Amy’s cousin’s wedding films and were so excited to be able to celebrate with her and Kirk this year! These two had a long intercontinental courtship and made it work. They did a beautiful job of melding each of their cultures into the day and so thankful that many of Kirk’s friends and family were able to travel to Kansas City from Northern Ireland to celebrate with them. It was a gorgeous day and we were so honored to be there!

I adore the way these two tell their story with the letters they wrote to each other – they have known each other for YEARS and truly grown up together. What a beautiful way for them to officially start their family together in this iconic Kansas City landmark of Union Station. Congratulations Ethan and Annie!

Wow – what a way to end 2016 and start 2017 with this beautiful couple and their family and friends. I don’t want their amazing story to get lost in the glamour and stunning details of their day because it is one of the sweetest stories I have heard. They met in Junior High and grew up together in the Greek Church. There is so much more to their story that you will have to wait for the highlight to hear/see. This day was FULL of meaningful moments of family and friends and sharing of history and tradition, from the locket with Marina’s grandparents photos that was brought from Greece to the wonderful dancing that filled the Intercontinental Ballroom all night long! This was the 5th wedding that we have shot for this large family and we are truly honored to be asked back to preserve this day for Marina and Conner.

Diana and Matt just had the sweetest relationship – seeing each of them just light up every time they were together was such a joy. I don’t think there is anything more special for a couple than to read their letters to each other at their first look. Each time I have a couple do this it is nothing short of amazing. It just feels so much like the moment of saying personal vows and for many couples who don’t want to do that in a public way, or their ceremony doesn’t lend itself to that, it is such a special moment for them. Matt and Diana did a beautiful job of integrating both of their families and traditions into their day – what a wonderful way to start their life together!

When a groom toasts to his new wife at the reception? Oh yes, perfection! I love the look in Joe’s face as he is looking at Liz as he toasts her and thanks their guests on their wedding day. So much love is expressed here – and this first look? So sweet! The Grand Ballroom looks stunning thanks to Dan Meiner and his team – and that cookie table! WOW! All those cookies were made by family and friends! What a symbol of love! Stay tuned for the feature film, this is just the sneak peek!